Safety pin
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A safety pin is a variation of the regular pin which includes a simple spring mechanism and a clasp. The clasp forms a closed loop to properly fasten the pin to whatever it is applied to and covers th
A safety pin.
A ribbon and badge attached to a school cap with safety pins
Hunt's 1849 patent on the safety pin, U.S. patent #6,281
Silver safety pins
Walter Hunt (inventor)
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Walter Hunt was an American mechanical engineer. Through the course of his work he became known for being a prolific inventor. He first became involved with mechanical innovations in a linseed produci
Safety pin
…early precursor to a safety pin since it was used in a similar manner. Fibulae were used by Greek women and men to help secure tunics. American mechanic Walter Hunt is regarded as the inventor of the modern safety pin. The safety pin included a clasp that covered the point and kept it from opening, and a circular…
Walter Hunt photograph
1849 Safety pin model representation
Hunt's paper shirt-collar invention drawing, patent number # 14,019.
Eight styles of invention for paper collar